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I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.

I will cook 6 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will source 6 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, or classmates.

I will join a smoking cessation program, and stick with it during the challenge, cutting out harmful air pollutants while improving my own health.

I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.